vibeKAT Grand

The four-octave vibeKAT Grand contains all of the expression and dynamics of the legendary MalletKAT, but now offers an entirely new simplified interface and 100 preset sounds developed for the (included) Ketron SD1000 sound module. Just like the MalletKAT, it is the world's most powerful MIDI percussion mallet controller and uses true FSR sensing technology.

All controllers are BUILT TO ORDER. There is currently a 3 week lead time.

The vibeKAT contains all of the expression and dynamics of the legendary MalletKAT, but now offers an entirely new simplified interface. The concept of the vibeKAT is that each of its 100 User Kits are completely preprogrammed. Features like dampening and layering no longer need to be assigned. The user does not have to program any parameters in order to perform.

The vibeKAT Grand comes in a 4 octave configuration, with 100 pre-configured sounds for the (included) Ketron SD1000 sound module. The vibeKAT frame is white, and comes with 3/8" nuBounce pads that also have a specially coated black nylon top that protects the pads from scuffing and from fading in direct sunlight when played on the field.

The following features/accessories now ship "standard" with the vibeKAT:

Clambusters - to help silence the occasional “missed note”

Sustain pedal

Footswitch for configuring your personal sound directly on the vibeKAT

PitPads - a sturdy, protective surface to prolong the life of your pads

In the next few months, we will be transitioning the powder coating metal and sensor overlays of our malletKAT, vibeKAT and trapKAT products to a new, bright white body.

This beautiful and contemporary look is further enhanced by also including a solid black nylon coating atop of the pads. This coating is not just aesthetic, but provides additional protection of the pads from the sun, rain, and general abuses.

This year, Young Chang, the maker of the Kurzweil sound card, unexpectedly decided to stop manufacturing the sound card for Alternate Mode. We still have some left, but will soon no longer have the KS available as we want to keep a supply of repair boards available.

Ever since the Malletstation was announced last November, many comparisons with the malletKAT were posted on social media. It’s amazing that comparisons were made even before the instrument was released! Now that the product is on the market, it’s time for a more thorough investigation.